VIN 1FUPDSZB3VL809039 — 1997 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) USF-1E
Recorded with Rodney Thomas Morton · USDOT 613818
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUPDSZB3VL809039 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | USF-1E |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | NC NK1176 (North Carolina) |
| Last inspected | 2026-08-31 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 1FUPDSZB3VL809039 | NC NK1176 | RODNEY THOMAS MORTON · USDOT 613818 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Rodney Thomas Morton Active
- USDOT
- 613818
- MC
- 294500
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lilesville, NC
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 14
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-31). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FUPDSZB3VL809039 is a 1997 Freightliner USF-1E operated by Rodney Thomas Morton (USDOT 613818). License plate on its inspection records: NC NK1176. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1997 Freightliner USF-1E is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUPDSZB3VL809039. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: S60 engine, 12.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-08-31). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-31) was in South Carolina, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Rodney Thomas Morton (USDOT 613818) on 2026-08-31 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | USF-1E |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | Long Conventional, Hwy |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CLEVELAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | S60 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12.7 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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